And On The Other Hand

And On The Other Hand

Words from an Emperor

When asked about his life, the Roman Emperor Semtimius Severus (ruled 103-211 AD), considered the last of the “good Emperors”, is reported to have said:

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Barry J. Klazura

July 27, 2020

When asked about his life, the Roman Emperor Semtimius Severus (ruled 103-211 AD), considered the last of the “good Emperors”, is reported to have said: “I have been everywhere and seen everything and it is really not all that much.” I guess even Emperors could get bored.

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Written by Barry J. Klazura

Writer, historian, and financial advisor. I studied Political Science at Loyola University Chicago and have spent a lifetime reading history. I write because the mainstream will not ask the hard questions. 

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